AI in Medical Imaging: A Life-Saving Revolution or Ethical Minefield?

Author(s): Mukundan Sankar

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is shaking up all aspects of how we do anything, including the very core of medical imaging. Visualize a machine that analyzes a CT scan and spots early signs of cancer. Before even the most skilled human eye can. Sounds impossible, doesn’t it?

But behind the glossy headlines and the marvels of technology lies a darker, messier reality. We need to talk about this now!

Because what’s the cost of these radical shifts that AI brings? And I’m not just talking dollars here. I’m talking about the ethics of AI in medical imagery, where lives are literally on the line. Let me break it down because this isn’t just an issue for tech nerds and medical professionals. This is about all of us, and it’s happening right now.

AI’s impact can be felt in every field, including medical imaging. AI revolutionizes this field in ways we couldn’t have imagined a decade ago. Machines now accurately read and analyze X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans. For example, a recent UCLA study reported that AI detected prostate cancer with an 84% accuracy rate, while human doctors achieved 67%…. Read the full blog for free on Medium.

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